1. GAMIFICATION Engage learners like never before!

2. The end for language teaching as we know it ?
Luddites
Early 19th century
Disgruntled textile workers destroyed new electronic looms
Technology actually lowered prices long-term
Demand increased to unimagined levels

3. Hello! I am Vinny Civarelli
I am here because I love to travel, meet new people, compete in games, and to prepare my learners for the 21st-century.
You can find me at:

4. Where do you fit? Flipped Schoology Blended Badges Gamification Novice
(1 year or less)
Experimental
(2-3 years)
Expert
(3-5 years)

5. How do you like your coffee?
Transition headline
SAMR Model is designed to help educators infuse technology into teaching and learning. Popularized by Dr. Ruben Puertedura
How do you like your coffee?

6. What is gamification anyway?
point scoring
rules of play
Quotations are commonly printed as a means of inspiration and to invoke philosophical thoughts from the reader.
competition

7. What are the key elements?
Points, Leaderboards, & Rewards System
Paced Learning with Checkpoints
Unique Theme / Storyline
“Easter Eggs” a.k.a. Content Extensions
More student production and application

8. Current Status & Points of Improvement
Beta:
(right now)
Establish norms and procedures
Identify best practices
Implement point system and leaderboard
Troubleshoot!
Promote technological literacy
Version 2.0:
(relaunch next semester)
Refine tasks
Improve Processes
Stream-line LMS
Create content specific videos
iGamify X
(future aspirations)
1st- Person Immersed Videos
Virtual Reality
Digital Portfolio
Community Involvement
Work- Service

10. Any questions? vincent.civarelli@appo.k12.de.us
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